The TENCO Workforce Investment Board is responsible for administering the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for the 10 counties
of the region.  The Workforce Investment Act calls for the establishment of a local Workforce Investment Board (WIB). 
The WIB membership must be a t least 50% from the private sector.  This system is intended to be customer focused and to
help individuals access the tools they need to manage their careers.  The system is also intended to help companies find the skilled
workers they need to manage, compete, and succeed in business.  The WIB is responsible for:

• Management of the local Career Center efforts, including selection of operator(s) and providers
• Maintenance of a performance driven system for documenting accomplishment of standards
• Selection of youth service providers, Identification of eligible providers of training services
• Provide oversight of budget status, audits, contract status
• Local WIA Plan
• Provides Core Intensive & Training services to Youth, Adult & Dislocated Workers in a One-Stop delivery system

Kentucky Workforce Investment Board – http://www.kwib.ky.gov

Mission Statement
The TENCO Workforce Investment Board assists community and industry leaders as well as economic developers to
facilitate positive solutions for workforce issues and to improve the economic well-being of the region.

Vision Statement
The TENCO Workforce Investment Board works to create a highly skilled, knowledgeable and creative
workforce that attracts new businesses and enhances the success of existing businesses resulting in additional
employment opportunities at competitive wages.